Does anybody know how to straighten a warped board out. It's a piece of Teak that is a front door and really isn't easily replaed or replicated. It's warped a bit and would like to straighten out.

SUGGESTIONS?

Thoughs are to submerge in water for ~24 hours and then clamp onto a flat surface and let dry. Or possibly mark the warped sides and put small shims under to try and flex the board the other way!

Thanks,

Jim

 

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Give Steve some cookies and he can stand on it for you .


Sorry Steve, just mad because I didn't get any cookies ( not like I need the either , But they do taste good )

 

I got a bunch of cookies!!!

Jim is this the bar??

 

Jim,

What you really need is a steamer... do you have anything large enough for the piece? If not, consider making one with some large-ass PVC piping. Steam the sucker for a couple of hours, then place it into a clamp to cool down. You may have to back-bend it a few degrees to completely remove the warp. Experimentation and multiple tries will probably be necessary, unless you get lucky on the first shot.

Teak is an open-grain wood, so you'll more than likely see the grain rise after steaming... planing and/or sandpaper will be required. Don't forget to re-oil afterwards...

 

what's up Mac!!

 

Maybe I will take it into the shower with me. I dunno.........I will have to experiment soon.

YES this is the Bar. I have the tools to clamp it down so I have a feeling I will stick it maybe in the oven in a pan of water and cover...........let it roast for a while in there and then get that sucker under a clamp.